Buffalo Tour de Cure

Register. Ask a Friend. Start a Team. Stop Diabetes.

Date: June 8, 2013
Start Location: Niagara County Community College
Event Manager: Jill Bakeman
Email: jbakeman@diabetes.org
Phone: 1-888-DIABETES, x3705
Fundraising Goal: $394,000.00
Achieved to Date: $207,519.61
Days to Event: 14
Number of Teams: 70
Number of Riders: 727
Registration Fee: $25
Fundraising Minimum: $150
Route Distances: 100, 62.5, 30, 18 and 6 Mile Distances

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Event Highlights

RR Crossing Finish Line

Tour de Cure is more than just a cycling event. It's a life-changing event. A day full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes® and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association.

The Buffalo Tour de Cure, starting and finishing at Niagara County Community College, features pastoral and Lake Ontario-view routes of different lengths for riders of all skill levels. There's something for everyone from a leisurely 6-mile Family route all the way up to the challenge of the 62.5-mile Metric Century and 100-mile Century rides. Either way, Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, so take it at your own speed and enjoy the journey. Whether you are an occasional rider or an experienced cyclist, there is a route just for you.

All of our Tour de Cure routes are safe and fully supported with route marshals, SAG vehicles, mechanical support, and rest stops stocked with hydration and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled. At the finish, you will be welcomed with cheering volunteers, great food, message therapists, music and more!

So take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!


Champions To Stop Diabetes

When you ride in Tour de Cure, you take part in something unique. You join the ranks of some of the most passionate people in the country people who care about cycling, health and, above all, finding a cure for diabetes.

If you raise $1,000 or more for a local Tour de Cure you will automatically become a Champion to Stop Diabetes and will receive special recognition on the weekend of the event, along with special perks all year long!

If you raise $2,600, in honor of the 26 million Americans living with diabetes, you will become a Champion on a Mission and will receive the coveted gold Champions jersey.

 

 

Do you or someone you know have diabetes?

Thousands of people with diabetes participate in Tour as "Red Riders". Red Riders are the reason we ride—they are given a jersey to proudly wear on the day of the event. Beyond the recognition, Red Riders are part of a community that inspires us to ride and raise money to Stop Diabetes. Be sure to choose "Red Rider" when you register!  Visit our RED RIDER WEBPAGE for information on being a Red Rider, joining Team Red and details on our Red Rider Meet-up Events!

 


Thank You Gifts - You Can Choose This Jersey as Your Gift By Raising $500!

2013 Womens Sleeveless JerseyTour de Cure participants can earn a variety of exciting thank you gifts including exclusive apparel, popular electronics, and more! They represent our thanks for reaching higher fundraising levels to fund the mission of the American Diabetes Association and the 26 million Americans with diabetes we serve. All registered participants raising the minimum fundraising amount will receive a commemorative Tour de Cure event T-shirt on the day of the local event. Raise $250 or more and you'll earn your choice of thank you gifts!

Check out the Thank You Gift Redemption site for info on the gifts at each level.

 

Team Red

Team Red is for Red Riders (participants with type 1 or type 2 diabetes), their family, friends and anyone else who is looking to join with millions of others who want to Stop Diabetes! Any rider who isn't already on another team can join Team Red.

Team Red White LogoBeing on Team Red means that you will instantly be a part of a community made up of people from all different areas and walks of life. Team Red is a great way to connect with other families supporting a Red Rider and other families that are honoring a loved one with diabetes.

If I don't have diabetes, can I join Team Red?
YES! You can join Team Red, which is made up of Red Riders AND those who support Red Riders. This is a team for anyone who doesn't already have a team.

 

Local News & Events

Sock Image LeftCongrats to the 89 Riders that earned the 2013 Commemorative Cycling Socks by raising $75 or more online in March!



Quick Links

Route Guide Red Rider Training Guide Cyclist Guide
Routes Website User Guide Pledge Form
Facebook Fundraising Guide Where Does the Money Go?
Team Captain FAQ's

Presenting Sponsor:

Independent Health Logo

 

 

Additionally Sponsored By:

Praxair Logo      Verizon Logo     Uncle Bob's Storage     Novo Nordisk     Rite Aid Logo          Fleet Maintenance Logo      Phillips Lytle Logo  WGR Logo Great Lakes Health Logo         M&T Bank Logo    Walgreens Logo New    Ingram Micro Logo   HealthElink Logo  GM Logo   Applied Sciences Group    Lippes Logo    Wine World Logo

 

 

In-Kind Donations Provided By:

Million Grins Logo    Chobani    Coca Cola Buffalo   Desiderios Logo   Mary's Gone Crackers   Mayer Bros Logo   Sahlens Logo Snikiddy Snacks Logo  Starbucks Logo   Subway Logo Tim Hortons Logo Swirls Logo

Welchs Logo  NY Institute of Massage Logo   Theodore's LogoPizza Plant Logo  Gordon Biersch  Flying Bison Logo

By The Way Bake Shop         Krolick's Bar-B-Q

 

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information, please contact Jill Bakeman, Tour Manager, at jbakeman@diabetes.org.


Contact Us

American Diabetes Assocation    Harvey Crossing Finish Line
315 Alberta Drive, Suite 102
Amherst, NY 14226
716.835.0274 x3705
jbakeman@diabetes.org

 

 
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Top Teams & Riders

TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS
  1. You're a Star Self Donor JEFFREY CARREL - $7,504.50
  2. You're a Star Self Donor Bruce Reisdorf - $7,343.00
  3. Leading the Pack Vincent Harrer - $4,387.00
  4. Leading the Pack Self Donor Dave Kaiser - $3,651.00
  5. Champion on a Mission Aaron Schuman - $2,757.00
  6. Hill Climber Self Donor Greg Harvey - $2,361.00
  7. Hill Climber Donald Birdd - $2,345.00
  8. Hill Climber James Ruggiero - $2,110.00
  9. Hill Climber Self Donor Leon Levinsky - $2,002.00
  10. Hill Climber Self Donor Dru Cary - $1,899.00

TOP TEAMS

Family/Friend Team

  1. Team Red - Buffalo - $28,012.25
  2. ULPS - $8,029.50
  3. Cycling Psychos - $2,701.00
  4. FORMS IN A WINK - $2,229.00
  5. Motown Joe and the Derailers - $1,749.00
  6. Swift Lift - $1,328.00
  7. Wind Drinkers - $1,028.00
  8. Jack's Pack - $1,028.00
  9. Alison's Army - $1,024.00
  10. Team Couch Potato - $889.00

Corporate Team

  1. Team Great Lakes Health - $15,828.00
  2. Team BASF - $6,926.00
  3. Team Praxair - $6,152.00
  4. Team PCB - $4,974.00
  5. Citi - $4,728.00
  6. Reid's Riders - $4,673.00
  7. Northrop Grumman - $4,555.00
  8. Sophie's Cupcakes - $3,600.76
  9. Independent Health - $2,029.00
  10. teamGM Tonawanda - $1,377.00

Club/Organization Team

  1. Niagara County Law Enforcement and Friends - $6,167.00
  2. UB Pharmacy - $5,011.66
  3. 20N Lions - $1,940.20
  4. Southtowns Fitness Center - $1,921.37
  5. wny parrotheads - $1,162.36
  6. PT Cruisers - $607.00
  7. NFBC, Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club - $378.00
  8. Lockport Athletic & Fitness Club - $272.00
  9. Word of Life - $210.00